Wireport assembly

ABSTRACT

An electrified wire containing a plurality of integrated hubs populated along the wire&#39;s span providing mechanical and electrical and data connectivity to an array of removable device platforms with IoT device assemblies whereas the devices assemblies operate in real time, are either networked or stand-alone, and can be placed where and when needed.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[S]

This application is a divisional of the earlier U.S. Utility patentapplication Ser. No. 15/694,560, entitled “WIREPORT ASSEMBLY,” filedSep. 1, 2017, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated entirelyherein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical Field

This invention relates generally to a wired device and more particularlyto a modular wireport assembly.

State of the Art

The commonly available “string light” is limited to an array of lampseither embedded inside a protective translucent coating or mounted tothe exterior of the “string light” wire. The “string light” lamps arefactory pre-set at repeated intervals along the electrified wire length.External mounted lamps may employ lamp holders. The lamps holders areeither integrated with the “string light” electrified wire or suspendedbelow. Lamps and lamp holders suspended below the “string light”electrified wire employ a drop cord. The cord may be integrated with theelectrified wire or plugged in.

The commonly available “string light” electrified wire and lamp assemblydesign was conceived for illumination purposes barring the inclusion ofother devices. The wireport innovation is an inclusionary electrifiedwire device platform employing an array of TOT devices includinglighting. The devices are selectively placed along the span ofelectrified wire, providing 24/7 comfort and safety utility.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment includes a wireport assembly comprising: a linearconductor; a plurality of devices; and a plurality of hubs integratedwith the linear conductor along the length of the linear conductor,wherein each device of the plurality of devices is directly mounted to ahub of the plurality of hubs or indirectly mounted to the hub with adevice platform, wherein the plurality of hubs are configured to providemechanical connectivity, mechanical and electrical connectivity, ormechanical, electrical and data connectivity between the linearconductor and the plurality of devices.

Another embodiment includes a removable device platform comprising: amechanical receptacle adapted to mechanically connect to a device and ahub, the hub integrated with a linear conductor, the mechanicalreceptacle to convey power or power and data from the linear conductorto the device; and at least one of a hub power receptacle, a devicepower receptacle, a wireless transceiver, a back-up power unit, aprocessor, a micro-switch, a spray nozzle, and a power supply/modulationunit.

Yet another embodiment includes a hub comprising: a mechanicalreceptacle; an electrical receptacle; and a data receptacle, wherein thehub is integrated into a prime conductor wire the receptacles providingmechanical connectivity, mechanical and electrical connectivity ormechanical, electrical and data connectivity to a device mounted to thehub.

The foregoing and other features and advantages of the present inventionwill be apparent from the following more detailed description of theparticular embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in theaccompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be derived byreferring to the detailed description and claims when considered inconnection with the Figures, wherein like reference numbers refer tosimilar items throughout the Figures, and:

FIG. 1A is a diagrammatic view of a non-powered assembly of a wireportdevice according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1B is a diagrammatic view of an assembly with direct power of awireport device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1C is a diagrammatic view of an assembly with powersupply/modulator of a wireport device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1D is a diagrammatic view of an assembly with powersupply/modulator and back-up power of a wireport device according to anembodiment;

FIG. 1E is a diagrammatic view of an assembly with a processor with amicro-switch of a wireport device according to an embodiment;

FIG. 1F is a diagrammatic view of an assembly with a micro-processor, amicro-switch and back-up power of a wireport device according to anembodiment;

FIG. 1G is a diagrammatic view of an assembly with a wirelesstransceiver, a micro-processor, a micro-switch, back-up power and apower management/modulation unit of a wireport device according to anembodiment;

FIG. 1H is a diagrammatic view of a powered assembly having a wired andwireless transceiver, a processor, a micro-switch, a back-up powerdevice, and a power management/modulation unit of a wireport deviceaccording to an embodiment;

FIG. 2A is a diagrammatic view of a wireport assembly according to anembodiment;

FIG. 2B is a top perspective view of an exterior wireport assemblyaccording to an embodiment;

FIG. 2C is a perspective view of a wireport assembly according to anembodiment;

FIG. 3A is a top view of a hub according to an embodiment;

FIG. 3B is a side view of a hub according to an embodiment;

FIG. 3C is a bottom view of a hub according to an embodiment;

FIG. 3D is a section view of a hub according to an embodiment;

FIG. 4A is top view of a top cap of a hub according to an embodiment;

FIG. 4B is a bottom view of a top cap of a hub according to anembodiment;

FIG. 4C is a side view of a top cap of a hub according to an embodiment;

FIG. 4D is a top view of a bottom cap of a hub according to anembodiment;

FIG. 4E is a bottom view of a bottom cap of a hub according to anembodiment;

FIG. 4F is a side view of a bottom cap of a hub according to anembodiment;

FIG. 5A is a vertical section perpendicular to primary conductors of awireport assembly according to an embodiment;

FIG. 5B is a vertical section parallel to primary conductors of awireport assembly according to an embodiment;

FIG. 5C is a horizontal section at hub conductors of a wireport assemblyaccording to an embodiment;

FIG. 5D is a vertical section perspective view of a wireport assemblyaccording to an embodiment;

FIG. 5E is a top perspective view of a wireport assembly according to anembodiment;

FIG. 5F is a bottom perspective view of a wireport assembly according toan embodiment;

FIG. 6A is a top view of a device platform with a nut according to anembodiment;

FIG. 6B is a top view of a device platform with a nut according to anembodiment;

FIG. 6C is a bottom view of a device platform with a nut according to anembodiment;

FIG. 6D is a side view of a device platform with a nut according to anembodiment;

FIG. 6E is a side view of a device platform with a nut rotated at 90°according to an embodiment;

FIG. 6F is a section view parallel to primary conductors of a deviceplatform with a nut rotated at 90° according to an embodiment;

FIG. 7A is a top perspective view of a device assembly according to anembodiment;

FIG. 7B is a bottom perspective view of a device assembly according toan embodiment;

FIG. 8A is a section view perpendicular to primary conductors of awireport assembly with a lamp according to an embodiment;

FIG. 8B is a section view parallel to primary conductors of a wireportassembly with a lamp according to an embodiment;

FIG. 8C a section view perpendicular to primary conductors of a wireportassembly with a lamp according to an embodiment;

FIG. 9A is a side elevation of a wireport assembly with a cameraaccording to an embodiment;

FIG. 9B is a side elevation of a wireport assembly with a wirelesstransceiver according to an embodiment;

FIG. 9C is a side elevation of a wireport assembly with a speaker/micaccording to an embodiment;

FIG. 9D is a side elevation of a wireport assembly with aphotocell/occupancy sensor according to an embodiment;

FIG. 9E is a side elevation of a wireport assembly with a fan accordingto an embodiment;

FIG. 9F is a side elevation of a wireport assembly with a lamp accordingto an embodiment;

FIG. 10A is an exploded view of a wireport assembly with mistersaccording to an embodiment; and

FIG. 10B is a side view of a wireport assembly with misters according toan embodiment.

LIST OF ELEMENTS IDENTIFIED IN THE DRAWINGS

1. Wireport assembly

2. Top cap

3. Bottom cap

4. Hub insulated walls

5. Hub conductor/s

6. Device platform electrical contact/s

7. Gasket

8. Hub through opening

9. Hub electrical contact guide

10. Hub bottom gasket cavity

11. Top cap stem

12. Top cap contact surface with hub

13. Bottom cap threaded stem

14. Bottom cap screw recess

15. Hub

16. Hub top

17. Hub bottom

18. Hub guide groove

19. Device platform's internal device/s

20. Device platform threaded stem

21. Top cap threaded bore bore

22. Top cap stem threaded bore

23. Primary conductor/s

24. Device platform

25. Device platform contact leads

26. Device platform's exterior surface

27. Stem guide

28. Nut

29. Threaded stem with threaded top bore

30. Cable hanging loop

31. Device platform receptacle

32. Device platform bottom opening

33. Lamp

34. Lamp electrical contact

35. I loop hanger

36. Luminaire assembly

37. Camera assembly

38. Occupancy sensor/photocell assembly

39. Fan assembly

40. Speaker/microphone assembly

41. Air quality/temperature sensor assembly

42. Wireless transceiver assembly

43. Mister assembly

44. Cable

45. Pipe extender

46. Coupling

47. Spray nozzle

48. Mister hanger

49. Threaded pipe coupling

50. Power supply

51. Micro-processor

52. Transceiver

53. Device platform optional back-up power module

54. Mister fluid reservoir/pump

55. Wireport wire suspended device

56. Suspension hook/clamp/fastener

57. Device platform hub's power receptacle

58. Device platform's through conductors

59. Device platform's power management unit

60. Device platform's micro-processor

61. Device platform's micro-switch

62. Hub's power and data conductors

63. Device platform's power and data hub receptacle

64. Power management module

65. Electrified or non-electrified device

66. Micro-switch

67. Spray nozzle coupling

68. Mister body “T”

69. Hub and caps assembly

70. Bottom cap bottom surface

71. Bottom cap top surface

72. Top cap bottom surface

73. Top cap top surface

74. Master processor/controller

75. Device platform stem guide

76. Table

77. Device platform and hub assembly

78. Device platform, hub and device assembly

79. Back-up power supply

80. Power input

90. Data input/output

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to awireport assembly generally including an electrified wire or otherlinear conductor containing a plurality of integrated hubs located alongthe wire's span providing mechanical and electrical and dataconnectivity to a plurality of removable device platforms with deviceassemblies coupled thereto.

The wireport has two key elements, the hub and the device platform.

The hub—The hub has dual functionality: (1) transmits power from primaryconductors through the device platform to devices populated along thespan of the electrified wire, and (2) provides mechanical mountingpoints for device platforms or devices. The hub may also provide powerand data connectivity. The hub's miniaturized scale reduces visualpollution while it enables device connectivity where and when needed.Located at repeated intervals along the span of the electrified wire,the pre-fabricated hub is an integral element of the electrified wire.The hub design allows for both low voltage and line voltage deviceoperation.

The device platform—Located between the hub and a device, the deviceplatform is a universal mechanical and electrical or electrical and dataconnector. Power from primary conductors flows through the hub to thedevice platform and then to a device. In applications having wired dataconnectivity, the device platform relays signals between the associatednetwork member/s and the local device. The device platform can also befitted with a wireless transceiver, a micro-processor that may have anelectrical micro-switch and a discrete address, a back-up power unit,and a power management unit. The device platform top has electrical orelectrical/data leads for mating with corresponding receptacles in thehub. At its bottom, the device platform has receptacle/s for mating witha device. On top of the device platform a threaded bolt placed throughthe opening in the hub is secured against the hub from the top with anut. The bolt's top end may contain a threaded bore into which an I-loopis placed. In long span or when the aggregate weight of devices exceedsthe wireport's wire mechanical support capacity, a cable threadedthrough the I loop supports the wireport wire assembly.

The utility of the hub and the device platform assembly also includenon-electrified devices. These devices may directly connect to the hubmechanically or employ a device platform.

The device platform accessories can be factory installed or added whereand when needed. As such, the device platform's architecture may bescalable to allow adapting the device platform to suit its intendeddevice operational needs.

The wireport's innovation:

-   -   a. Operates an array of same or different devices on the same        wired span    -   b. Adds or removes devices to the wired span as needed    -   c. Places devices only where needed along the wire    -   d. Improves occupant sense of comfort and security by operating        devices in unison    -   e. Supports the use of electrical and non-electrical devises    -   f. Communicates with onboard wireport devices and remote devices    -   g. Optimizes device and system operation by self-learning        algorithms    -   h. Permits light source change throughout the seasons    -   i. Permits lamp light output modulation    -   j. Permits individual device operation when needed

The wireport device categories may include power, communication,processing, and sensory. The devices may be electrified andnon-electrified. All or some of its devices may be addressable having aunique address.

The wireport's assembly power devices may include step-down transformer,back-up power supply, power distribution module, power transmissionconductors, and a myriad of devices.

The wireport's assembly communication devices communicate in real timewith local and local-and-remote network devices unless programmedotherwise. The communication devices can be wired, wireless, or acombination of both methods. The devices' method of communication mayinclude RF, optical, a combination of both, and any other combination inconjunction with other methods having open or encrypted communicationprotocols. The devices may include transceivers, input only, outputonly, or a combination thereof. The communication devices may be mountedinside the hub, the hub device platform and/or the device. The placementof any one communication module can be anywhere along the length of theelectrified wire and/or in remote location.

The processing device may interact with a limited number or all of thewireport devices. The devices may all be mounted to the wireport wirehub or only to some, where others may be in the vicinity and/or remotelocation(s). The individual devices and/or the central processor mayemploy AI algorithms with self-learning capability. The wireport networkof devices can be factory pre-programmed and/or receive updatesperiodically. The devices can be programmed to operate alone, ingrouping of same functionality and/or in concert with other devices of adissimilar functionality. The wireport innovation delivers 24/7 utilityby integrating a myriad of devices on a common platform.

The sensory devices may include light source(s), fan, occupancy sensor,speaker, microphone, air quality sensor, projection pod, mister, andcamera supported by analytics. The deployment of the wireport devicearray in concert multiplies the utility of the individual devices, allfor lesser material, labor, and cost demands. Table 1 shows the expandedplatform utility when dissimilar devices are operated in concert.

TABLE 1 Device Occupancy Air Quality Sound Lamp Speaker/Mic TransceiverSensor Fan Sensor Mister Camera Canceler Comfort ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯Security ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ — ◯ — ◯ —

The wireport's broad utility provides a new method to observe andcontrol the exterior building environment, enhancing occupants' comfortas well as security.

FIGS. 1 a, 1 b, 1 c, 1 d, 1 e, 1 f, 1 g and 1 h show several wireportsystem assembly 1 configurations.

FIG. 1a depicts a non-powered wireport assembly 1 including a hub 15, adevice platform 24 and a device 65.

FIG. 1b depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having direct power 80 todevice 65, the assembly including a hub 15, a device platform 24 and adevice 65. The device platform 24 may also include a power receptacle57, conductors 58 and a device platform receptacle 31.

FIG. 1c depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having powersupply/modulator, the assembly including a hub 15, a device platform 24and a device 65. The device platform 24 may also include a powerreceptacle 57, a power management unit 59 and a device platformreceptacle 31, wherein power input 80 is supplied to the hub 15.

FIG. 1d depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having powersupply/modulator and back-up power device, the assembly including a hub15, a device platform 24 and a device 65. The device platform 24 mayalso include a power receptacle 57, a power management unit 59, aback-up power module 53 and a device platform receptacle 31, whereinpower input 80 is supplied to the hub 15.

FIG. 1e depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having a processor with amicro-switch, the assembly including a hub 15, a device platform 24 anda device 65. The device platform 24 may also include a power receptacle57, a micro-processor 51, a micro switch 66 and a device platformreceptacle 31, wherein power input 80 is supplied to the hub 15.

FIG. 1f depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having a processor with amicro-switch and back-up power, the assembly including a hub 15, adevice platform 24 and a device 65. The device platform 24 may alsoinclude a power receptacle 57, a micro-processor 51, a micro switch 66,a back-up power module 53 and a device platform receptacle 31, whereinpower input 80 is supplied to the hub 15.

FIG. 1g depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having a wirelesstransceiver, a processor, a micro-switch, a back-up power device, and apower management/modulation unit, the assembly including a hub 15, adevice platform 24 and a device 65. The device platform 24 may alsoinclude a power receptacle 57, a micro-processor 51, a transceiver 52, apower management unit 59, a micro switch 66, a back-up power module 53and a device platform receptacle 31, wherein power input 80 is suppliedto the hub 15. The transceiver 52 may communicate with themicro-processor 51 and wirelessly to remote devices.

FIG. 1h depicts a powered wireport assembly 1 having a wired andwireless transceiver, a processor, a micro-switch, a back-up powerdevice, and a power management/modulation unit, the assembly including ahub 15, a device platform 24 and a device 65. The device platform 24 mayalso include a power receptacle 57, a micro-processor 51, a transceiver52, a power management unit 59, a micro switch 66, a back-up powermodule 53 and a device platform receptacle 31, wherein data input/output90 and power input 80 is supplied through the hub 15. The transceiver 52may communicate with the micro-processor 51 and further communicate withremote devices through wired data connection 90 and/or wirelessly.

FIGS. 2a, 2b and 2c show the wireport system assembly 1.

FIG. 2a shows the assembly line diagram. The assembly includes theprimary conductors 23 extending from one end of the linear conductor/sto the other having a suspension hook/clamp/fastening device 56 at bothends, hubs 15 spaced at repeated increments along the linear conductorsand a device platform 24 with a device 55 mounted onto the primaryconductor hub. Some devices 55 may have the capability of mountingdirectly to the hub absent a device platform 24. On at least one end,the primary conductor 23 is connected to at least a power supply 50, amaster processor 51, a transceiver 74, a backup power unit 79 and insome assemblies also a mister fluid reservoir/pump 54 with pipeextender/s 45. The assembly can operate using either line voltage or lowvoltage whereas the conductor's mounted devices can be mounted onto anyhub. The line diagram doesn't show a suspension cable 44. The cable isused when the wireport's span is long, causing wire bowing, and/or whenthe number of devices employed exerts too much weight. FIG. 7 hereinshows the device platform 24 having an I-loop to suspend the conductor/sand a device from a cable.

FIG. 2b shows a 3D representation of two wireport assemblies side byside over a space containing furniture below. This depiction illustratesthe targeted use of devices 55 only where needed. The devices employedin this representation include a fan assembly 39, a speaker/microphone40, luminaire assembly 36 and a camera 37. This depiction illustratesthat luminaires can be placed only where needed, minimizing energyconsumption and visual pollution. FIG. 2c shows a warm eye perspectiveof the wireport device assembly. The assembly is anchored at both endsby a suspension hook/clamp/fastening device 56 having hubs 15 populatedat repeated increments along the primary conductor/s 23, with severaldevices mounted to the hubs. The devices shown include aspeaker/microphone 40, a luminaire assembly 36, a camera assembly 37 anda mister assembly 43. The mister piping system is above the primaryconductors 23 and is shown in FIG. 10.

FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d show the hub 15. The hub is one of the two keyelements of the wireport system. The hub 15 can provide mechanical,electrical and data connectivity to the wireport's wire-suspended deviceplatform 24, devices 55 and assemblies including the device platform 24and devices 55. The hub 15 is integrated into the primary conductor/s 23typically spaced at repeating increments and is provided having a topcap 2 and a bottom cap 3 to protect the conductor/s from the elements.

FIG. 3a shows the hub's 15 top view without its top cap 2. In the centerof the hub 15 a through opening 8 enables a device platform 24 or device55 through bolt to pass through and be secured to the hub's top 16.Inside the opening a hub guide groove 18 enables orienting the deviceplatform 23 and/or a directly-mounted device 55 to form a firm andprecise mechanical and electrical contact with the device platformand/or device. The hub top 16 may include a gasket 7. The gasket shownin this description is wedged between the hub top 16 and the bottom ofthe cap 19. FIG. 3b shows a side view of the hub 15 with sections of theprimary conductor/s 23 shown on both sides. Not shown in this depictionare the top cap 2 and the bottom cap 3 which accompany the hub 15 whenit is not occupied by a device 55 and/or a device platform 23. FIG. 3cshows the hub's 15 bottom view without its bottom cap 13. In the centerof the hub 15 a through opening 8 enables a device platform 24 or device55 through bolt to pass through and be secured to the hub's top 16.Inside the opening, a hub guide groove 18 enables orienting the deviceplatform 23 and/or a directly-mounted device 55 to form a firm andprecise mechanical and electrical contact with the device platformand/or the device. Across the opening 8 formed into the insulated hubmaterial are the hub's electrical contact guides 9. Electrical contactson top of the device platform 24 or on top of a device 55 becomeelectrically engaged when these elements are mechanically secured to thehub 15. Not shown in this depiction is a gasket 7. The gasket is wedgedbetween the bottom of the hub and top of the device platform 24 ordevice 55 to form an insulated bond. FIG. 3d shows a cross section ofthe hub 15. Inside the hub, the hub conductor/s 5 are embedded ininsulated non-corrosive material permitting electrical connectivitythrough the hub electrical contact guide 9. At the hub center, the hubthrough opening 8 extends from the hub's bottom to top having the hubguide groove 18 at its center. At the hub's bottom, the hub's bottomgasket cavity 10 employing a gasket 7 insulates and protects theassembly's electrical components from the elements.

It should be understood that while is depicted in the figures that thehub 15 has a through opening in the center of the hub 15 for coupling adevice platform 24 or a device 55, other embodiments are contemplatedwithout departing from the scope of the invention and claims. In someembodiments, the device platform 24 or the device 55 may be coupled tothe hub in any manner that provides mechanical connectivity; mechanicaland electrical connectivity; or mechanical, electrical and dataconnectivity.

FIGS. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e and 4f show the hub's 15 top cap 2 and bottomcap 3. The caps 2, 3 keep the hub's 15 electrical contact/s 6 protectedfrom the elements when the hub 15 is not occupied by a device platform24 and/or a device 55. The removable caps are factory-installed and canbe reused when a device platform 24 or a directly-mounted device 55 isremoved from the hub 15. The caps are made of plastic or other materialhaving similar non-corrosive, fire-retardant, insulating properties.

FIG. 4a shows the top cap 2 top view. At the center of the cap, a topcap hanging I-bolt bore 21 enables suspending the hub 15 from a cable 44by using a looped I-bolt 35.

FIG. 4b shows the bottom view of the top cap 2. At the center of the capa cylindrical stem with a threaded bore 22 is configured to mate withthe bottom cap 3 threaded bolt 13. Not shown in this depiction is agasket 7. The gasket shaped O-ring is wedged between the top cap 2 andthe hub 15. Upon mating with the bottom cap 3, the gasket 7 iscompressed, sealing the connection from moisture penetration.

FIG. 4c shows a side view of the top cap 2. Below the cap's top, agasket 7 is shown around the top cap stem 11. The top cap stem threadedbore 22 is shown in a dashed line. FIG. 4d shows the bottom cap 3 topview. The bottom cap threaded stem 13 is shown in the center of the cap.Surrounding the threaded stem 13 is a gasket 7. Once the top and bottomcaps mate, the gasket 7 seals the hub's bottom 17 from the elements,protecting the hub's electrical conductor/s. FIG. 4e shows the bottom ofthe bottom cap 3. At the center of it, a screw recess 14 enablesscrewing the bottom cap 3 into the top cap 2 having the hub 15 wedged inthe middle. FIG. 4f shows a side view of the bottom cap 3. An integralthreaded bolt 13 is located at the cap's center having an O-ring shapedgasket 7 looped through it. Upon mating the bottom cap 3 with the topcap 2, the gasket 7 is compressed against the hub bottom 17 forming aseal to protect the hub's electrical conductor/s 5 from the elements.

FIGS. 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e and 5f show the hub 15, the top cap 2 and thebottom cap 3 assembly in sections and perspective views.

FIG. 5a shows the hub's 15 vertical section through its center,perpendicular to the hub's conductor/s 5. The top cap 2 is shown matingthe bottom cap 3 with the hub 15 wedged between the two caps. Wedgedbetween both caps and the hub 15 are top and bottom gaskets 7. The hub'sconductor/s 5 are shown embedded in the hub's non-corrosive enclosurewith the bottom cap 3 gasket 7 pressed against the hub 15 protecting thehub's electrical contact guide from being exposed to the elements.

FIG. 5b shows a vertical section through the center of the hub and capsassembly parallel with the primary conductor/s 23.

FIG. 5c shows a horizontal section through the hub's conductor/s 5. Theprimary conductor/s 23 can become the hub's conductor/s when passingthrough the hub 15 or be in contact with conductive surfaces below.

FIG. 5d shows a horizontal section perspective through the hub centerhaving the bottom cap threaded stem 13 protruding from below. One methodof fabricating the prime conductor/s 23 and the hub 15 assembly isemploying harden hub core material on to which the conductor/s arewrapped around and then pulled through molten insulation material. FIG.5e shows a top perspective of the hub 15 and top cap 2. Also shown atthe center of the top cap 2 is a threaded bore 21. The threaded boreaccommodates an I-loop 35 used when the wireport assembly 1 employ acable to mechanically support its devices 55. FIG. 5f shows a bottomperspective of the hub 15, the top cap 2 and the bottom cap 3. At thebottom center of the top cap 2 a screw recess enables screwing thebottom cap 3 with its threaded stem into the top cap 2.

FIGS. 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e and 6f show the wireport's detachable deviceplatform 24. The device platform conveys power and data to an array ofI.O.T. devices and provides mechanical connectivity to the wireport'shub/s 15. The primary conductor/s 23 span between and anchored by thehub/s 15. The wireport's hubs populate the primary conductor/s 23 atregularly repeated intervals, enabling the placement of I.O.T deviceswith their device platform 24 where and when needed. The device platform24 may house components needed to operate its bottom-mounted device.These components may be removable and used only in association with aspecific device. However, the device platform architecture is universalaimed at reducing device complexity to enable the device platform toefficiently operate different devices. The device platform's internaldevices may include at least one wireless transceiver 42, amicro-processor 51, a backup power unit 53, and a powersupply/modulation unit 50. FIG. 1 shows several device platform internaldevice configurations. The device platform may have a unique address andmay be communicated by wireless, wired or a combination of both means.The device platform 24 may communicate with all other networked deviceplatforms, only with selected device platforms or with all networksystem devices including non-wire suspended devices.

FIG. 6a shows the top view of the device platform 24. At the deviceplatform's 24 top a threaded stem bore 29 is shown at the deviceplatform threaded stem 20 center having the device platform nut 28threaded to the stem. FIG. 6b shows the top view with the deviceplatform threaded stem 20 nut removed. On both sides of the deviceplatform threaded stem 20 the device platform contact leads 25 are shownextending out from the top face of the device platform 24. At one sideof the device platform threaded stem 20 a stem guide 75 locks the stem20 against rotation when the nut 28 is secured to the hub's top 16.Between the device platform 20 top surface and the hub bottom 17 agasket 7 protects the assembly's components from the elements. Anopening in the gasket 7 enables the electrical contact/s or electricaland data contact/s to engage the corresponding receptacle inside the hub15.

FIG. 6c shows the device platform bottom opening 32. The recessed deviceplatform opening 32 provides a protective area to mechanically andelectrically engage devices to the device platform 24. This depictionshows a standard industry receptacle for a GU base lamp holder 31. Thereceptacle may be employed by a number of other devices not related tolighting. In addition, the receptacle can be removable and adapted toreceive other receptacle types capable of conveying electrical and/ornon-electrical power and/or data. FIG. 6d shows an elevation of thedevice platform 24 and the hub 15 assembly in perpendicular view to theprimary conductor 23 axis. The depiction shows the hub in a dashed lineexposing the device platform contact leads 25 having the device platformthreaded stem 20 secure the assembly to the hub 15 by means of a nut 28.

FIG. 6e shows the elevation of FIG. 6d rotated at 90° to its verticalaxis. This depiction shows the primary conductor/s at both sides of thehub 15 and the device platform threaded stem 20 at the assembly verticalcenter.

FIG. 6f is a section view taken vertically at the center of the deviceplatform 24. The elements shown in this depiction include the deviceplatform opening 32 recess at its bottom, a device platform internaldevices cavity 19, a gasket 7 at the hub's 15 top and bottom surface, athreaded stem bore 29 to hang the assembly from a cable 44 when needed,and a nut 28 securing the device platform 24 to the hub 15. The tighterthe nut is to the hub 15, the better secured the internal assemblycomponents are from the elements.

FIGS. 7a and 7b show top and bottom perspectives of the device platform24 assembly with a hub 15 assembly 77. FIG. 7a shows the platform's topview. At the top of both FIGS. 7a and 7b , an I-loop 35 is shownthreaded into the device platform threaded stem 20. The loop is used tosuspend the wireport assembly from a cable 44 when the wireport span islong and/or heavy.

FIGS. 8a, 8b and 8c show a vertical section through the device platform24 assembly 78 center.

FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b are views of the same assembly whereas FIG. 8b isrotated at 90° along its vertical axis. Both FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b show anI-loop 30 bolted onto the device platform stem bore 29. Connected to thedevice platform 24 from below is lamp 33 having a standard industry lampbase.

FIG. 8c shows the same assembly as FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b absent the I-loop30. Short span wireport assembly may not require a support cable. Also,some short span wireports may have support cables embedded in theprimary conductor/s 23 wire and/or the primary conductor/s coating mayhave sufficient structural strength to support the wireport assembly 1.

FIGS. 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e and 9f show several examples of the deviceplatform 24 devices.

FIG. 9a shows a camera 37. The camera 37 can be supported by analyticsand may not require visible light to observe, record or transmitimagery. The camera 37 image transmission can be in real time or delayedby wireless and/or wired means. The camera 37 can operate independentlyor in concert with other wireport network devices, including networkmembers not physically connected to the wireport's primary conductor/shung devices. FIG. 9b shows a speaker/mic 40. The speaker/mic 40 cantransmit sound, or transmit sound and record sound. FIG. 9c shows awireless transceiver 52. The transceiver can receive/transmit databetween wireport devices, Between wireport devices and remote location/sand the wireport devices, and other local devices having permission tojoin the network. The transceiver can relay instructions between thewireport's master processor with controller to the network devices andtransmit back or to remote location/s input from the network devices.This input may include alerting when a device experiences anomalies.FIG. 9d shows an occupancy sensor 38. The occupancy sensor 38 sensesactivity below and can transmit an instruction to network members toturn on. The occupancy sensor may be coupled with a photocell turning onlighting devices when light levels fall below a set threshold. Theoccupancy sensor 38 may have switching capability directly or indirectlyto activate network devices. FIG. 9e shows a fan 39 forcing air in anarrow cone downwardly. The fan may be coupled with an airquality/temperature sensor assembly 41 or such an assembly can bemounted to the wireport assembly 1 as a standalone device. The fan canbe switched on/off wirelessly and may have an occupancy sensor built in.FIG. 9f shows a lamp 33 assembly. The wireport may employ a variety oflamps types where and when needed. FIG. 2 shows the wireport assembly 1employing lamps having targeted field of illumination. The lamp's lightsource can be incandescent, LED, OLED or any other source compatiblewith the premises' needs. The light distribution pattern may bespherical or cone shaped having a downwardly direction where the conemay be narrow or wide. The wireport assembly 1 may employ several lampshaving different features on the same wired span and also may change thelamp types through the year or seasonally. The lamps employed may havein-built wireless connectivity, having adjustable optical focus and/oraiming ability.

FIGS. 10a and 10b show a mister assembly 43.

FIG. 10a shows the mister assembly components in exploded view and FIG.10b shows the same components assembled. The mister assembly 43components include the mister body 68, the mister hanger 48, coupling46, spray nozzle coupling 67, spray nozzle 47, and gasket 7. The misterassembly connects to the primary conductor/s 23 hub 15 by inserting themister assembly 43 body 68 stem through the hub 15 and securing it bytightening the spray nozzle coupling 67 against the hub bottom 17. Themister assembly 43 is hung from a cable 44 which is threaded through themister hanger 48. Pressurized fluid is delivered to the mister body 68and travels downstream through the mister's pipe extenders 45. The pipeextender sections are modular and based on the wireport's hubs spacingmodularity. The pipe extender 45 connects to the mister body bythreading a coupler 46 onto the threaded mister body 68 “T's” havinggaskets 7.

The embodiments and examples set forth herein were presented in order tobest explain the present invention and its practical application and tothereby enable those of ordinary skill in the art to make and use theinvention. However, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognizethat the foregoing description and examples have been presented for thepurposes of illustration and example only. The description as set forthis not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to theprecise form disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possiblein light of the teachings above without departing from the spirit andscope of the forthcoming claims.

1. A removable device platform comprising: a mechanical receptacleadapted to mechanically connect to a device and a hub, the hubintegrated with a linear conductor, the mechanical receptacle to conveypower or power and data from the linear conductor to the device; and atleast one of a hub power receptacle, a device power receptacle, awireless transceiver, a back-up power unit, a processor, a micro-switch,a spray nozzle, and a power supply/modulation unit.
 2. The deviceplatform of claim 1, further comprising a hook for mechanicallysuspending the linear conductor from a mechanical support cable.
 3. Thedevice platform of claim 1, wherein the mechanical receptacle,electrical receptacle and data receptacle of the hub are each universal.4. The device platform of claim 1, wherein the mechanical receptacle isconfigured to engage mechanically and electrically the same or differenttypes of devices.
 5. The device platform of claim 1, wherein the deviceplatform is configured to couple to an electrified device or anon-electrified device.
 6. The device platform of claim 1, wherein thedevice platform comprises a wireless transceiver with a processor havinga discrete address.
 7. The device platform of claim 1, wherein thedevice platform responds to environmental changes in response to theprocessor processing sensory input, received by a device coupled to thedevice platform, a neighboring device, or combinations thereof, inaccordance with program parameters and instructions stored locally orreceived from a remote location, wherein the response of the deviceplatform is predictable, consistent and logical.
 8. The device platformof claim 7, wherein the device platform optimizes its operation inresponse to processing past recorded activity and executing aself-teaching program to improve utility of the device coupled to thedevice platform.
 9. A hub comprising: a mechanical receptacle; anelectrical receptacle; and a data receptacle, wherein the hub isintegrated into a prime conductor wire the receptacles providingmechanical connectivity, mechanical and electrical connectivity ormechanical, electrical and data connectivity to a device mounted to thehub.
 10. The hub of claim 9, further comprising a cap having a firstmember and a second member, wherein the cap couples to the hub when adevice is not coupled to the hub, the cap protecting the receptacle ofthe hub from external elements.
 11. The hub of claim 9, wherein the hubis configured to receive a plurality of types of sensory devices andoutput devices.
 12. The hub of claim 9, further comprising a hook formechanically suspending the prime wire conductor from a mechanicalsupport cable.
 13. The hub of claim 9, wherein the mechanicalreceptacle, electrical receptacle and data receptacle of the hub areeach universal